Australia’s love affair with bathhouses shows no sign of slowing. What was once a niche wellness ritual has become something of a cult phenomenon, with mineral bathing, saunas and hot-and-cold therapy firmly part of the way we unwind. Cathy Wagstaff reports.
Sydney’s Bathhouse Boom Heads to the Hawkesbury with the Opening of VELA Spa &…
Hyatt’s Andaz brand will make its Australian and Pacific debut on the Gold Coast in late 2026. The new Broadbeach hotel will feature 202 rooms and suites, Mediterranean-inspired dining and an expansive pool club. The arrival comes as the Gold Coast continues to redefine its luxury offering. Long known for its beaches and high-rise…
For me, the true thrill of a new vehicle lies in the daydreams it inspires, the map-spanning possibilities of where those wheels can take you.
Lisa and Cathy Wagstaff
From cruising down the coast to catch up with friends in Mollymook, to piling in snowboards for an alpine weekend, or embracing the slow travel rhythm…
Ricardo Madias-Farinha shares Madeira’s most exciting luxury resorts with a select group of Australian media, writes Cathy Wagstaff
Scenic aerial shot of a coastal village in Funchal, Madeira, surrounded by cliffs and ocean. Photo by Matej Simko
As demand for meaningful multi-generational travel continues to surge, Madeira is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most compelling…
Perched high in the hills of Dhulikhel, Dwarika’s Sanctuary Nepal, has evolved from a renowned hill retreat into one of Asia’s most distinctive Himalayan wellness destinations. Grounded in ancient healing traditions and mountain stillness, it is a sanctuary where women come to reset, reconnect and rediscover clarity.
A Sanctuary Reborn
There are places in the…
From Detroit to every corner of the globe, Jessica Nabongo has reshaped the concept of solo travel for women. As the first Black woman to visit every country in the world, she has become a powerful voice for representation, cultural curiosity and a more inclusive way of seeing the world.
Nabongo occupies a space that…
From pregnancy and parenthood to recovery, reinvention and adventure, Women Travel Solo brings together 30 women who have travelled alone and discovered confidence, connection and self-trust along the way. With a foreword by Jessica Nabongo, the book reframes solo travel as an act of choice rather than courage.
I have always been drawn to pioneering…